Explore the Family Name Boccella
The meaning of Boccella
Italian (mainly Campania): variant of Buccella.
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How common is the last name Boccella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boccella increased moderately from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,385th most popular name in the United States, with a total count of about 289 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 59,742, and the count had grown to 338, representing an increase of nearly 17 percent. However, the proportion of individuals named Boccella per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #59,742 | 7.21% |
| Count | 289 | 338 | 16.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boccella
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data reveals a strong association between the surname Boccella and White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.65 percent of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure decreased slightly to 99.41 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Boccella surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races during either the 2000 or 2010 Census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 99.41% | -0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |